cimerians Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 News item here. I will be getting this, it will be a tough sell if its more than 800 points but this is a classic. I used to play the crap out of it on the C64 and CV. I didn't know there were DS and PSP versions out there. (I do agree with one of the comments...it looks a bit cluttered) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Boulderdash is the only reason I keep my 800XL around. I was excited about this until I saw the screenshots. I would love to see a faithful update of this game, but I don't think this is it. Still, I'll download the demo if they have one. Maybe it will change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't mind these updates to classic 80's games (also see Lode Runner) but hows about including the original game with the $10+ purchase? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't mind these updates to classic 80's games (also see Lode Runner) but hows about including the original game with the $10+ purchase? I agree. That would be awesome...Clearly we are asking too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't mind these updates to classic 80's games (also see Lode Runner) but hows about including the original game with the $10+ purchase? I agree. That would be awesome...Clearly we are asking too much. I agree Lord Helmet! I mean those old games do take up a lot of space and just imagine how many minutes it would take to integrate into the new version. It is a lot to ask!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't know why they dont so it. Lode Runnner....Haunted House....no original game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I don't mind these updates to classic 80's games (also see Lode Runner) but hows about including the original game with the $10+ purchase? I also like that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) xg4bx's youtube video link shows a retro mode that looks like the original game is included: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/182441-boulder-dash-xl/ Edited May 25, 2011 by cimerians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 xg4bx's youtube video link shows a retro mode that looks like the original game is included: That is GREAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodreptile Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I hear its released on xbox live on the 13th of July.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Its about time! I'll be getting it since I have extra points and the original looks to be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Although this PC remake is excellent: http://www.retroremakes.com/remaketalk/index.php?p=/discussion/1631/new-version-of-boulder-rocks-3d/p1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodreptile Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Although this PC remake is excellent: http://www.retroremakes.com/remaketalk/index.php?p=/discussion/1631/new-version-of-boulder-rocks-3d/p1 Well first impressions are good.... the new mode is great fun and start easy but gets a lot more complicated. The retro is good but it seems like they have put a slight 3d effect on the image with is a pity. They have removed the sound and that is my main gripe as I loved the original sound on the atari 800xl...and i forgot how difficult it was ... having said all of the above this is a retro package that is so worth getting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Although this PC remake is excellent: http://www.retroremakes.com/remaketalk/index.php?p=/discussion/1631/new-version-of-boulder-rocks-3d/p1 Well first impressions are good.... the new mode is great fun and start easy but gets a lot more complicated. The retro is good but it seems like they have put a slight 3d effect on the image with is a pity. They have removed the sound and that is my main gripe as I loved the original sound on the atari 800xl...and i forgot how difficult it was ... having said all of the above this is a retro package that is so worth getting..... I agree with everything you say. I still bought it though because the other modes on there do NOT have a timer making the game a lot more relaxing and fun. Yeah the 3D effect on the classic game is a bummer. I would have preferred just the original game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Not trying to hijack the thread, but a couple of retro games that I'd really like to see remade are Jumpman, Oil's Well, and Shamus. I spent hours and hours and hours playing all three on my Atari800. Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Not trying to hijack the thread, but a couple of retro games that I'd really like to see remade are Jumpman, Oil's Well, and Shamus. I spent hours and hours and hours playing all three on my Atari800. Mendon Oh yeah Jumpman deserves a re-release and Oil's Well was my favorite Pac-Man clone. (If you can really call it that). Although the precise joystick movements may be hard to emulate on today's controllers. I also used to play this Jumpman game called Ultimate Wizard on th C64 which was good.....and of course my lifelong dream to see a great remake or re-release is: Montezuma's Revenge and H.E.R.O!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodreptile Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Yeah I would love an update to HERO as well... and include the atari 800xl version of it for retro purposes... it would have to be... 2d.. as 3d would wreck it... Edited July 22, 2011 by bloodreptile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlysublime Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 anyone have this title? it's on sale for 50% off at 400 Microsoft points. I loved playing this on my Atari 1200XL back in the day. how is this version? http://marketplace.x...15-d80258410af1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) anyone have this title? it's on sale for 50% off at 400 Microsoft points. I loved playing this on my Atari 1200XL back in the day. how is this version? http://marketplace.x...15-d80258410af1 I think its worth it for 400 points. It's been a long while since I played it but if I recall I had fun with it because they have a variety of modes you can play in (like a relaxed mode with no timer or a puzzle mode). There are a ton of levels (or caves) too. I found this review really good\accurate: http://www.gamingnex...L/Item3148.aspx It may not beat the original but I think they did a good job. Edited June 5, 2012 by cimerians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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